WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is glorification of the military and the constant readiness for war as promoted by Prussia?
A
Militarism
B
System of Alliances
C
Imperialism
D
Nationalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarism-the glorification of the military. Under militarism, the armed forces & readiness for war came to dominate national policy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war was known as militarism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Militarism can variously be understood as: an ideology glorifying war; the propensity to use force; military buildup; excessive influence (of either the institution of the military or of the military–industrial complex (MIC)); or the influence of military relations on social relations in general.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prussia was always seen as the embodiment of military prowess and power. It was, in many ways, a state that was built by an army. Its sense of militarism spread dramatically to its soldiers and civilians, affecting their societies, politics, and culture.

Detailed explanation-5: -Militarism Great Britain and Germany both greatly increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military establishment began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved into war.

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